The before and after photos for this hard-working high school tennis player. @goods4greatness.bsky.social bought him some new shoes to get around the court.

I’d think so.

Just like almost every program’s 3-point record has been broken over the last five years in college basketball, every home run record in softball is experiencing the same.

It’s really sad to see the World Cup and Olympics in the US resort to price gouging and make what should be unifying events into a money grab that prices out the common fan.

Received an email from a 15-year-old softball player. Her mom got laid off and she didn’t want to ask for money to play. “I don’t want my mom to worry or feel guilty. She’s stressed enough.”

@goods4greatness.bsky.social paid the fee and ordered new cleats, pants, and a better glove.

Brand new catching gear delivered to our friends in Memphis from @goods4greatness.bsky.social just in time for their spring softball season. They deserve to have high-quality equipment to play well and be safe.

🚨UPSET 🚨

Samford 3, No. 2 Alabama 2

Katie Campbell’s go-ahead two-run double in the fifth inning gives Samford the huge midweek home win.

UCLA is dominating this WNBA draft just like the Bruins did the national championship game.

I always enjoy writing for the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship program each season. It’s an honor to chronicle the daily games through the Final Four.

McDowell's Defensive Gem Helps Arkansas Clinch Series Win A double play by Arkansas' Ella McDowell halted Mississippi State's rally and the Hogs pulled away to clinch the SEC series with a 10-3 win.

Always forget to post 🙃 but tons of coverage at D1Softball every single day

I’m not anti-transfer and there are valid reasons for athletes to leave, but I truly believe most would benefit more by staying at one place.

Maybe I’m old school, but building lasting relationships, learning how to find a role & dealing with adversity are vital life skills. It goes beyond sports.

UCLA had all the pieces in place to win a national title and made it happen. Learned from past setbacks to finally break through. Absolute domination today.

MVP

Really happy for Cori Close. I was lucky to cover UCSB when she was on Mark French’s staff. She’s worked hard for this moment.

That might be the game right there. UCLA has taken full control. Bruins coming in waves right now.

Gabriela Jaquez is such a difference maker. She does all the little things and her motor never stops.

The defensive push by South Carolina made things more interesting. But UCLA has to feel good about the first half given Betts wasn’t on the floor a lot.

Kiki Rice with the sweet step-back 3. That was pretty.

Hope Lauren Betts figures out what’s wrong. Rough to have a throat issue right now obviously

Great sign for UCLA with so many offensive contributors hitting early

The UCLA women have built for this moment since last season’s Final Four loss. Bruins brought in key transfers to make them the deepest team in the country. They have all the talent. They just need to close the deal today.

After everything that transpired last night, it's a good time to recognize that two female head coaches have led their teams to the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game.

Dawn Staley looking for title No. 4 and Cori Close is trying to win her first.

*female head coaches 🙃

Not a good look for Geno. I hope we get more of an explanation. Dawn deserves to be mad.

Just a superb defensive performance by South Carolina. The Gamecocks made UConn uncomfortable all night.

Joyce Edwards 💪🏻

Geno needs to calm down. Both teams are being aggressive. It’s been physical on both ends.

From hitting nothing to draining three straight 3s in a blink.

UConn is rattled. Gamecocks with a great game plan.